Muhammed Esgin

Muhammed Esgin is a Lecturer in the Department of Software Systems & Cybersecurity at Monash University's Faculty of Information Technology (FIT). He holds a PhD in Cybersecurity from Monash University (2020) and has extensive postdoctoral experience at Monash and CSIRO's Data61, alongside an IBM Research internship in Zurich. His research focuses on quantum-resistant cryptography, privacy-enhancing technologies, and blockchain protocols, with applications in cybersecurity and social good.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Cybersecurity), Monash University, 2020
• Research Internship, IBM Research - Zurich (hosted by Vadim Lyubashevsky)

Research Interests:

• Post-quantum cryptography (lattice-based schemes)
• Privacy-preserving protocols (e.g., zero-knowledge proofs)
• Secure blockchain technologies (confidential transactions, ring signatures)
• Cryptographic primitives for decentralized systems

Recent Projects:

• Securing Privacy-Preserving Cloud Computation Against Active Attacks (2025–2028)
• More Efficient Post-Quantum Multi-Signatures (2024–2025)
• Quantum Information Technology: Industry Readiness & Applications (2023–2027)

Teaching Roles:

• Lecturer for FIT units: Network Security, Introduction to Computer Architecture, Advanced Security Topics
• Tutor/Admin Tutor for multiple cybersecurity courses